If you're having problems playing Blu-ray discs on VLC Media Player, try the following the 4 solutions to fix the VLC and Blu-ray playback issue: upgrading VLC, downloading keys database, using VLC alternative or ripping Blu-ray to VLC playable format..

If you've already invested in lots of Blu-ray discs, you may wanna watch your favorite Blu-ray movies in VLC, with high-definition content. To better support Blu-Ray playback in Windows PC, VideoLAN and the VLC development team present the fifth version of "Twoflower" which is VLC 2.0.4 (now the version is 2.2.6). The major updated VLC introduces an important number of fixes and improvements especially for Blu-Ray support. However, for legal reasons, AACS and BD+ DRM libraries and keys still are not shipped. Here I'd like to share a full guide on how to get Blu-ray playable on VLC in 4 ways.

First and easiest way - Upgrade VLC Media Player to recent version

Download a copy of latest free VLC media player which is version 2.2.6. Run and install. It comes with multiple fixes for Bluray discs playback with VLC.

* It is such a perfect free video player supporting any HD/SD video formats, H.265, MP4, M2TS, AVCHD, MOD, TOD, MPEG2, VOB, MP4, MP4, WMV, MOV, FLV, WebM, M4V etc. as well as audios MP3, WAV, FLAC and more.
* The Blu-ray Power version supports Blu-ray, DVD discs with different region code. Blu-ray/DVD folder and ISO filea are also supported
* It is not only a player but a great video recorder, gif maker, etc..
* Bundled no adware, malware and virus, it is no harm to your computer at all.
* Supported OS: Windows 2003/XP/Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8.1/Windows 8/Windows 10

1. VLC does not yet support Blu-Ray menus so you must manually select title to play.

2. Most protected Blu-ray disc movies are not supported.

3. It is hard to find a proper Blu-ray player without crashing or buffering issues sometimes.

In this case, I am afraid that there is no other solution but to hire a paid Blu-Ray ripper to rip Blu-Ray to VLC playable video format and easy access Blu-ray movies without a disc inserted. And your primary concern may be how to keep the best compromise between high visual quality and less take-up of storage.

So, cheer up now! Just cast aside VLC and turn to Dimo Video Converter Ultimate (Windows 10) which can help you rip any Blu-ray to VLC-friendly format with fast speed and high output video quality. The process is very straightforward. Pop in your disc, choose an VLC output format (MP4 or MKV), and click "Start". Then go get a cup of coffee (conversion takes time).

Besides, the built-in editor allows you to trim, crop, adjustment video effect, add watermark, etc. to get the best overall video effects. Note that optimized preset for playback Blu-ray on mobile devices like iPhone, iPad, PSP, Xbox, VR, TV, editors, etc. are also in the support list. By the way,if you are using VLC on Mac (including 10.13 OS High Sierra), try Dimo Video Converter Ultimate for Mac to convert Blu-ray format. Below are the detailed steps.

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How to easily convert Blu-ray to VLC in high quality

1. Insert your Blu-ray disc to the BD drive, then launch the Blu-ray ripping software and click the "Add Blu-ray" button to have the Blu-ray content imported. In addition to Blu-ray, DVD and video files like MP4, MOV, VOB, AVI, WMV, etc. are also supported.

Note: You can freely choose the audio track as you like for output.

2. Click the "Select Format" bar and you can choose "Format -> Video -> MP4/MKV" as the target format. This format can be played well on your iTunes, iPad, Apple TV also.

Tip: You can also check the "Settings" box , and set video codec, video size, Bitrate, frame rate to get a decent video you want on your VLC player.

3. Hit Start button to start Blu-ray conversion. During the process, you can view detailed progress info, and preview the progress with real time images. OK. Leave the rest to the best Blu-ray to VLC Converter, and everything will be done very quickly.After conversion, you can click the "Open" button to find the converted Blu-ray files. Mow you can add and play the BD contents with VLC player at ease.

Just like the saying goes, where there is a will, there is a way. Watching Blu-ray movies on VLC and transferring to devices for enjoying anywhere you like is easy as ABC now.

Lossless backup Blu-ray to MKV with all audio and subtitle tracks; Rip Blu-ray to multi-track MP4; Convert Blu-ray to almost all popular video/audio formats and devices; Copy Blu-ray to ISO; Share digitized Blu-ray wirelessly.

An all-around video converter software program that enables you to convert various video and audio files to formats that are supported by most multimedia devices.

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